Posted by Sasha Khan 
on Thursday 15th October 2020
A year ago we kicked off our programmes to tackle loneliness and isolation in Tower Hamlets and Hackney. In our latest blog, we look back on some highlights, and gear up for another 12 months!
Posted by Sasha Khan on Tuesday 6th October 2020
From connecting them to our programmes, to supporting them navigate new technology, read about how our outreach work will look, so we can keep helping out our older neighbours in east London.
Posted by Rosa Friend 
on Thursday 13th August 2020
At the beginning of lockdown, we introduced Val, 80, and Aimee, 27, for regular calls. They’ve been calling each other for over four months and Val says Aimee is "like a daughter" to her now. Recently, they told the story of their friendship on Radio 2.
Posted by Rosa Friend on Tuesday 21st July 2020
At the beginning of lockdown East London Cares connected Anthony, 69, and Shams, 32, for regular phone calls. Here Shams tells the tale of their friendship – including nail varnish advice, naming tomatoes after each other, and sharing recipes – and how Shams has learnt "that people can connect and form friendships in all sorts of ways no matter what their age."
Posted by Charlie Jamieson 
on Wednesday 8th July 2020
As our current Head of Programmes moves into a new post in The Cares Family, join East London Cares as Head of Programmes – to progress our first year of work, to deepen relationships and to continue to develop the East London Cares team.
Posted by Emilia 
on Friday 12th June 2020
Emilia, 25, and Sid, 91, met at an East London Cares social club, and have been chatting on the phone every other day during lockdown. Here Emilia shares the story of their friendship:
"It has changed both of our lives! I’ve gained a friend, role model, life coach and I’m given all the free advice a confused 25 year old could need. Sid is one of the kindest and funniest people I’ve ever met, and at 91, has the most impressive stories of anyone I’ve ever met."
Posted by Sasha Khan on Friday 5th June 2020
We want to say a huge thank you to everyone who’s contributed their time, skills, stories and bad jokes, so that everyone feels a part of, and not left behind by, our rapidly changing world.
Posted by Sasha Khan on Thursday 28th May 2020
East London Cares' Winter Wellbeing project helps older neighbours to stay warm, active and connected to our intergenerational network during isolating times. Amid the Covid-19 pandemic, our Outreach Coordinator Sasha reflects on how to identify isolation where it exists – behind closed doors, in the community. Check out our infographic and report of our first ever Winter Wellbeing project.
Posted by Sasha Khan on Thursday 7th May 2020
While we were chatting to Ruth, 79, on the phone this week, she shared, “There is always light at the end of the tunnel. And we all need a bit of that don't we?” We look back on how light has been found in our east London communities.
Posted by Emily Quilter 
on Thursday 30th April 2020
What better way to bring your friends together than to set up a virtual fundraising event for East London Cares?
